
The Property Academy Podcast The Maintenance Bills That Catch Landlords Off Guard⎟Ep. 2381
Mar 19, 2026
15:06
What actually breaks in a rental, and what does it really cost?
In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk through a rental property room by room to show what landlords actually end up fixing ... and the real NZ dollar figures behind it.
You’ll learn:
- The most common things that break in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and outside
- How much maintenance really costs
- Why some years cost nothing, and others cost $8,000
The key takeaway? Maintenance isn’t constant ... it’s lumpy. The smart move is to budget for it every year so the surprises don’t derail your returns.
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